Utility Piping Specialist (ISTB12)

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Development and Management at Arizona State University seeks a Utility Piping Specialist to join a facilities maintenance team, with primary duties in newly constructed research buildings. The position is based on the Polytechnic campus and may require work at other ASU campus locations based on program needs. The role serves as a lead trades worker in a specialty area, ensuring proper installation, modification, and repair of related systems. The specialist installs, repairs, and maintains plumbing and utility piping systems, including precision work involving piping, metals, and pressure vessels. The position also includes inspecting mechanical system components, maintaining sprinkler systems, and repairing water and drain lines. The schedule is 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and includes a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule, with possible emergency call-ins at night, on weekends, and on holidays. The position pays $23.73 per hour, commensurate with experience and education.

Requirements

High school diploma and three years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid Arizona driver's license (minimum Class D) upon employment, maintained throughout employment.
Acceptable driving record of five or fewer points during the 39 months before the date of hire.
Pass a post-offer physical examination, including asbestos worker clearance, respiratory clearance questionnaire, and respiratory fit test.
Ability to work a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and respond to emergencies, including at night, on weekends, and on holidays.
Ability to travel among campus locations and drive a University vehicle or cart as needed.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in confined spaces and in dirty, noisy, hot, cold, poorly lit, restricted, or hazardous environments, and to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of working in research laboratories, clean rooms, high bays, administrative spaces, and office spaces.
Experience in a higher education work setting.
Experience studying plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and the sequence of repairs or replacements.
Knowledge of welding standards defined by current trade practice, such as ASME or ASTM standards.
Knowledge of the mechanical operation of pumps, boilers, cooling towers, and chillers.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to plumbing and welding trades.
Knowledge of applicable codes.
Experience installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing and utility piping systems.
Experience designing, fabricating, joining, and repairing metals, piping, equipment, and structures.
Evidence of effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, including complex and precision work on utility piping systems.
Locate, repair, and replace malfunctioning parts using hand and power tools.
Inspect mechanical system components.
Use soldering and brazing tools for precision design, layout, fabrication, joining, and repair of metals, piping, and pressure vessels.
Work from drawings and specifications.
Install and maintain sprinkler systems.
Install and repair water lines and drain lines.
Prioritize work based on critical needs assessment.
Assist other trades as needed.
Respond to emergency situations, including through a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule.
Clearly communicate to perform essential job functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

22 days of accrued vacation leave annually.
12 days of accrued sick leave annually.
10 paid holidays annually.
Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement program through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Paid time for volunteer activities and professional development.
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
Disability and leave program for income protection.
Free and confidential Employee Assistance services.
Discounts on ASU sports and events and through ASU partnerships.